spearfisherman

[ speer-fish-er-muhn ]

noun

, plural spear·fish·er·men.

1. a person who engages in spearfishing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spearfisherman¹

First recorded in 1950–55; spear ¹ + fisherman

Example Sentences

“It’s definitely unfortunate and was a really awful situation,” said Cameron Gregg, a freediver and spearfisherman who has made about 30 trips to the region over the past decade.

From Seattle Times

Gregg, the spearfisherman, said he has always taken certain precautions and will continue to do so.

From Seattle Times

Even more impressive is that 26-year-old Hara looks nothing like the typical spearfisherman.

From Los Angeles Times

Even more impressive is that 26-year-old Hara looks nothing like the typical spearfisherman.

From Los Angeles Times

But it is the rare spearfisherman who becomes so captivated by the experience of diving deep along a line that he yearns to compete.

From New York Times